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Without the power of the filibuster, the minority party in the Senate would lose its leverage.

5 Insights On The Senate's 'Nuclear' Battle Over Neil Gorsuch

The high court will be even more polarized as future nominees become more ideologically extreme. The Senate will also be changed, as will faith in U.S. democratic institutions in general.

Physician models of feet, which help people with diabetes understand the impact of the disease on blood flow to their lower limbs., are shown in this undated photo.

Clinicians are amputating more toes, legs, ankles and feet of patients with diabetes in California — and San Diego County in particular — in a “shocking” trend that has mystified diabetes experts here and across the country.

Reinford Farms has 700 dairy cows. As you can imagine, they produce a lot of ... um... material to be converted into electricity.

Waste Not, Want Not: Why Aren't More Farms Putting Poop To Good Use?

Digesters convert livestock manure into electricity. Farmers can use it to power their operations or even sell some back to the grid. But some have found the technology too pricey to maintain.

Pump Up The Sound, Regulators Tell Makers Of Electric, Hybrid Cars

The U.S. government has finalized rules requiring so-called "quiet cars" to make alert beeps when traveling at low speeds. Officials hope pedestrians will be safer if they can hear vehicles coming.

Lucas Siqueira identified himself as mixed race on his application for a job at Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The government decided he wasn't, and his case is still on hold. As part of the affirmative action program in Brazil, state governments have now set up boards to racially classify job applicants.

For Affirmative Action, Brazil Sets Up Controversial Boards To Determine Race

A quota system for public universities and government jobs was meant to increase the number of Afro-Brazilians. But it has been abused and now a committee will decide an applicant's race.

Toddlers need consistent care from a pediatrician to make sure, among other things, that they are hitting developmental milestones and their vaccinations are up-to-date.

Red Tape Leaves Some Low-Income Toddlers Without Health Insurance

Despite government policies designed to encourage health coverage for these children, many families are thwarted by confusing rules and regulations, advocacy groups say.

Protestors watch a bonfire on Sproul Plaza during a rally against the scheduled appearance of Milo Yiannopoulos at the University of California at Berkeley Wednesday.

Breitbart Editor's Event Canceled As Protests Turn Violent At UC Berkeley

Protesters smashed windows and started a bonfire during a demonstration against an appearance by the far-right, self-described provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos, an editor with Breitbart News.

Authorities investigate the site of a hot air balloon accident in Maxwell, Texas, on Saturday. All 16 people aboard the hot air balloon died after it hit tall, high-voltage power lines.

Oversight Scrutinized After Deadliest Hot Air Balloon Accident In U.S. History

A hot air balloon crash in Texas on Saturday killed all 16 people aboard. The cause is not yet clear, but revelations about the pilot are raising questions about the licensing of balloon operators.

The price of tomatoes at Nigerian markets is going higher and higher as moths and their larvae wipe out much of the crop.

A Moth Nicknamed 'Tomato Ebola' Ravages Nigeria's Tomatoes

The president has declared a tomato state of emergency in the northern sector.

Tom Perez, left, and Keith Ellison are two front-runners for DNC chair.

Tight Race For DNC Chair Narrows Ahead Of Weekend Vote

Former Labor Secretary Tom Perez won a key endorsement just days before Saturday's vote for the next DNC chair. Perez and Rep. Keith Ellison of Minnesota are the race's two front-runners.

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